French Oak Stave "Fan" Assembly 40 Sq. Ft. TOAST BLENDS

French Naturelle Series:Modeled after the traditional French barrel, this series offers a barrel head portion of untoasted oak incombination with each of our standard toast levels (light, medium, and medium plus).Our suggestions for winemaking:- Red Wines: Use where French oak barrel character is desired.- White Wines: Use where vinification and aging with French oak is desired.

French Clair:Combining appropriate portions of, medium, medium plus, and a small amount of untoasted wood, the French Clair blend will provide nuanced French oak character which respects all elements of the wine.Notes of fresh vanilla, mineral, and aromatic tea. Subtle, structural, and complex.Our suggestions for winemaking:- Red Wines: Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, European style Bordeaux blends.- White Wines: For aromatic enhancement of Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and cool climate Chardonnay. Also consider for late harvest wines.

French Roti:This blend of medium plus, medium, and a very small amount of untoasted wood offers the darker elements of toasted French oak.Crème brulee and creamy mocha notes are moderated by fresh vanilla and cola influences, very subtle minerality.Our suggestions for winemaking:- Red Wines: Syrah, full bodied Bordeaux varieties, Zinfandel.- White Wines: Chardonnay where baked fruit and spiciness is highlighted.

XTRACHÊNE'S Stave Fan Assembly creates a “barrel like” oak profile in tanks.Our representatives can advise winemakers how best to select the wood origin, dosage (new oak percentage), and toast level for their wine.Designed on a stainless steel cord, with a stainless steel spring clip, these units are easy to install and remove.